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Question

Question 2 of 5

Which detail from the story is part of the rising action?

A. Mr. White is sorry he ever wished on the monkey's paw.

• B. The author establishes that the story begins on a cold, wet night.

• C. Mr. White wishes his son were back in the cemetery.

• D. Mr. White pulls the monkey's paw from the fire.

Answer

C. Mr. White wishes his son were back in the cemetery.

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Rising action is the part of the story where the conflict and tension builds up. In this story, the rising action is when Mr. White wishes his...